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Edenite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Edenite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and Morion physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Edenite and Morion chemical formula.

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Edenite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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